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THE MARINE RECORD ——— 3 POURING OIL ON TROUBLED WaA- ; TERS. From the Nautical Gazette, SoMERVILLE, Somerset Co., N. J. The subject of “Pouring Oil Upon Troubled _ Waters,” is one of vast importance to all those who gotoseain ships and do busi- ness upon the greit waters, and yet compar- atively little attention has been paid to it ex- cepting by a few enthusiastic scientists and chemists, who were fascinated by the mar- velous results it produced, while experi- menting with the different oils, viz: fish, mjneral, and vegetable. ‘Nhat celebrated an- cient philosopher, Pliny, uppears to have been the first one to bring to the notice of the world this wonderful property of still- ing the waves with oil, but the intereet in it soon died out, and it was not until more modern times, when Dr. Franklin attracted the attention of learned men to this remark- able agent, that it again came into use among mariners. Until quite recently it has been either en- tirely unnoticed or tre:ted as fabulous, but by the energetic and enterprising efforts of John J. Shields, Esq.,ot the Wallace Works, Perth, Scotland, who discovered its wonder- ful influence over the surface of water just » by mere accident, while he was superintend- ing the excavation of a fish pond, and to him all credit and honor is due for having been the pioneer in brirging it into practical use at the North Harbor of Peterhead, Scotland, and also at Aberdeen. T.ast year Mr. Vi- nengo Fondacaro, of Montevideo, built him- self a three-ton boat to cross the Atlantic, in order to demonstrate what can be accom- plished by a small vessel carrying olive oil to lubricate the waves. His safe arrival at Naples, Italy, won for him distinction, and he was invited by the king and queen to the royal palace to give an account of his re- markable passage, etc. The fishermen of Gibraltar were accus- tomed to pour a little oil on the sea in order to still its motion, that they might be ena- bled to see the oysters lying at the bottom, which were there very large. Might not our Yankee fisherman take the hint and go and do likewise? ‘Ihe fishermen of Lisbon, when about to return into the river, if they saw too great a surf upon the bar, would em z ty a bottle or two of oil overboard, which would suppress the breakers and allow them to pass freely andin safety. Another way of ob- taining the same results is sometimes re- sorted by Freuch fishermen on the “Banks,” when they are laboring hard in a storm, and - Leannot imagine why some of our intelli- gent Gloucester, Mass., fishermen do not try the same m‘anz. Cutting open their codfish, they extract the livers.and crush them to ob- tain the oil, after which they throw them over the sides, bow: and stern. ‘he oleagi- nous matter soon spreads a thin skin or film of oil, forming a complete ring around the vessel, and prevents the sea from harming her. It has bie1 observed that when seals are eating a very oily fish, which they in- variably do under water, the waves above are very smooth; and by this the fishermen know just where to find them. Fruit schooners trading between Great Britain and the Western Islands, while run- ning before a gale of wind and high sea, nearly always carry two perforated canvas or leather bags filled with oil, and hang one over each quarter, where the oi] drips into the sea, and diftusing itself over the surface, smooths the waves. There are people in the world who do not belleve that Christ’s mir- avles were wrought by anything more than natural power, and they tell us that water was made wine just by mere ‘chemical’ action, in the same manner that wine is changed into water. In the same way they would try to explain that the Great Captain used oil to still the waves on the sea of Gal- lilee, and thus make some believe that the master brought about a calm sea by natural means, as the mechanical action of oil on wa- ter seems almosta miraculous achievement. The calming effect of petroleum rising in the bed of @ Mexican river, and carried dut to sea is attested by the fact that the spot is called the oil pond, and is used as-a harbor of refuge and safety by small vessele, who run from the approach of a storm to ride out the gale in ease and sectiity. The oil forms a thick scum, the effect ot which is stated to be so great that even in the most violent storms the sea is comparatively smooth in this spot. Not long since the Earl ot Car- narvon called the attention of Parliament to the effect produced by pouring oil upon the sea in tempestuous weather, and inquired what measures the Board of Trade had adopt- ed to test the value ot recent experiments, and to encourage a discovery valuabte to life and property at sea. I think it 1 ow high time that the Ameri- can government had instructed the Life-Sav- ing Service to compete for prizes for the best achievements secured by pouring oil upon the troubled waters. If any reader doubts the efficacy of greasing the ocean let him try the experiment, and I venture to say he will be highly delighted atthe result, as the writer has been. Shipowners would do well to put afew extra barrels of ofl on board asa part of the lite saving apparatus. ‘The English insurance companies are likely to make it a condition of ited insurance, Swabs saturated with oil have been hung over ships’ sides while “lying to,” in order that the sea might not break on board and strain their decks. Yours very truly, G. Fostrr Howe, AE TO h GOOD OTS AAG REE FROM ALL © 4G; \ ILLS PURIFY THE BLOOD ACT AS A HEART CORRECTOR And by cleansin: ulating, and strengthenin, the nd by o of digestion. secretion and snganctane cure Apoplexy, Fi Paralysis, Nervousness Dizziness, Deblfity, Billousness, Bad Breath, Jau dice, Liver and Kidney Complaint, Lack of Appe' Low Spirits, Indigestion or Dys Headach Conapatan. 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Three minute’s walk toL S & M 8, D & M, and Wabash Depots. Rates $1.50, to $2.00 per day. FOR SALE. An iron steam yacht 35 feet long, 9 feet beam, 3 feet deep; runs very fast; and well found. Enquire of D. b. Nickerson, Euclid Avenue Station. ° FOR SALE. An Iron yacht 35 feet long very finelly finished anu furnished. Draft 3 1-2. feet runs very fast, Enquire of D. P. Nickerson Harkness Block Euclid Ave Station. FOR SALE Steam barge, Keel 144 feet, Beam 30 feet, depth of hold 11 feet; capacity 400 M feet lumber, 650 tons coal besides her fuel. Built in 1882. Address M4 RINE RECORD Office. BEE LINE Cleveland, Columbrs, ‘Cincinnati and Indian- apolis Railway, kind generally cost $3.00, ut_we will send it to any | The Great Central Trunk Route to the Ohio address, postage paid for $1.25, or with the MARINE RECORD for one year, both for only $3.00. Address MARINE Rucorp, Cleveland 0. CONSUMPTION ’ POSITIVELY CURED All sufferers from this disease that are anxious to be cured should try DR. 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Length, 100 feet; beam, 10 feet; double engines: two splendid cedar boats; nice awning; a splendid double kitchen, pantry and two state rooms; rooms well furnished to sleep 16 persons; forecastle; upright piano, and, {n fact, all that can be desired. ‘This yacht can be purchased at a bargain, Address Martne Recorp, Cleveland, 0, MICH. ermanent |: and Mississippi Rivers. THREE TRAINS WEEK DAYS, TWO TRAINS SUNDAYS, | Leave Cleveland with Through Palace Coaches and Elegant Sleeping Care, for COLUMBUS, CINCINNATI, INDIANAPOLIS TERRE HAUTE —AND— ST.LOUIS WITHOUT CHANGE. This isthe only line making Direct Connection with ali the principal Trunk Lines of the East for all Sovthern, Southwestern and Western points, elther by way of Cincinnati, Indianapolis or St. Louisand all Railway Towrs MISSOURI, ARKANSAS, TEXAS, KANSAS, NEBRASKA, COLORADO NEW MEXICO, OLD MEXICO AND THE PACIFIC COAST. Equipment New and Comprising all Modern Improvements. The Best Roadbed and the Safest Road in the West. (Tickets by this popular route for sale at all regular Tcket Officer. E. B. THOMAS, 0. B. SKINNER, General Manager. Traffic Manager. A. J. SMITH, General Passenger Agent. CLEVELAND, OHIO. CLEVELAND, COLUMBUS, CINCINNATI & INDI- ANAPOLIS. Commencing Sunday, June 24th, trainsof the Bee Line—Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati & Indianapolis Railway will leave and arrive at Cleveland ag follows: Jepart No. 1, Cincinnati & Columbus Express 38:00 A M No. 11, Indianapolis & Wheeling Expr 7:10 AM No. 17, Special Columbus & Cincinnati 1:50 PM No. 3, Special Ind & St. Louis Express 2:15 PM No, 5, Col. Cin., Ind. & St. Louis kxpres: °TH0 PM No.7, CL & W. & Gallion Acc, 5:00 PM Arnve. No, 2, Col. & Cin. & Ind. Expre’ (8710 AM No. 8, C.D, & W. ACC.ssseseeeesees -| 10:25 AM No 12, 8t, Louis & Indianapolis Expre: *3:20 P M No, 6, Col. Cin. & Indianapolis Express,,,,..] 10:00 P M No, 4, Columbus & Cincinnati Express No. 10, Wheeling Express. ....,....0.. No, 14, Cincinnati & N.Y. The Nickel Plate! NEW YORK, CHICAGO & ST. LOUIS RAILWAY. The passenger equipment of this New Trunk Line is all new and is supplied with the latest appliances necessary to safe speedy and comfortable travel, At Chicago, passenger trains anive at and leave from the Union Depot, Van Buren street. * Following is the time in effect May 14, 1883, and un- til further notice: GOING EAST, Ly. Chicago......... 8.15 a. m. Arr. Valparaiso....10.05 “Fort Wayne. 1.30 p.m. ‘New Haven.. 2.05“ ‘ West Leipsic. 4.09 “ Arcadia “ Erie... © Dunkirk, “ Buffalo... Ly Buffalo... “ Conneaut... “ Ashtabula... Ly “ ‘ “ ns “ “ ” . Trains run by Columbus time, which is twenty min- utes faster than Chicagu time, five’ minutes slower qhan. Cleveland, and sixteen minutes slower than Buf- ‘alo time. For inforthation, call on nearest agent of the Com- pany, or address i B. F. BORNER, a : en’l Pa ent, LEVIS WILLIAMS, ae ee General Manager. Cleveland, O. Rocky River Accommodation departs at 7:50 a m. (daily]; 9:10 a. m. [daily]; 10:45 a.m. [Sunday only]; 1:38 _p. m. daily} 4:25 p. m. [Sunday only]; 7:00 p.m. [Sun ay only}. Euclid accommodation departs at 12:15 p. m, [datly]; 5:45 p. m. [daily except Sunda 8:35 p. m. [Sunday only. | New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio R. R. (Formerly A. & G. W, Railroad.) NEW YORK, BOSTON AND THE EAST. The Shortest and Quickest Route to Pitts- burg, Washington and Baltimore and the. Southeast, Until further notice trains will leave from the new Central Depot, South Water street and Viaduct as fol- lows: . 1 0 ATLANTIC EXPRESS—(Daily) Pull- . a, Ih. man sleeping and hotel coaches from Leavittshurgh 9:05 a. m. to New York, Albany and Boston without chang’. Parlor Car from Cleveland and Salamanca. Arrive at Meadville at 11:20 a. m. (dinner) Franklin 12:33 p. m., Oil City 1:00 p. m., Cor- ry 1:00 p. m., Jamestown (Luke Chautauqua) 2:00 p. m_, Buffalo6:15 p. m. Rochester 5:30 p. m.; Hornell - ville 6:40 p m. [supper]; Corning 8:25 p. m. Elmira 8:57 : p m. Binghanton 10:58 p. m., Albuny 6:50 a. m. Boston 45 p.m.; arriving at New York 6:50 a.m. 4 1 0 LIMITED EXPRESS—Through Pull- h D. Il. mao sleepin eeach from Cleveland to New York. Arrives at Meadville at 6:55 p. m , Jumes- town 9:13 p. m., Salamanca 10:10 p. m., New York 10:25 a. m. ‘ 1 5 NIGHT EXPRESS—(Daily_ except l I, I. Sunday) Seeping coach from Clevelang& Hornellsville. Arrive at Youngstown at 1:55 a. m.. Meadville 3:50 a. m., Corry 5:20 a. m. Jamestown 618 a, m, Buffalo 9:45 a. m., Rochester 1:10 p, m., Hornells. ville, 11:20a m , Corning 12:53 pm, Elmira 1:21 p. m., Binghampton 2:50 p m,, New York 9:25 p.m. Arrive at Pittsburgh 6:15 a. m., without change. HO): PITTSBURGH EXPRESS — Daily — a D. ll. Through without change, Parlor car at= tached. Arrives at Youngstown 5:00 p m., Pittsburg 7:48 p.m., Washington 7:09 a. m , Baltimore 8:19 a. m. 4°95 MAHONING ACCOMMODATION — . ) ll. Stopping at all way s’ations, arriving at Youngstown 7:25 p. m., Sharon 8:30 p. m., Sharpeaville 8:40 p.m, Cconnects at Leavittsburgh with train No 20 for Meadville and intermediate points. Arrives at Mead ville 11:20 p. m. 1 PITTSBURGH EXPRESS — Daily — ' a. ih. Through without chauge. Arrives at Youngstown 1000_a. m., Sharon 11:02 a. m., Sharps- ville 11:10 a. m., Pittsburgh 1245p m., Returning, leaves Pittsburgh at 4:48 a. m., 8:43 a. m., 1;30 p. m., and 4:20 p m. YOUNGSTOWN AND PITTSBURGH ll 05 a, I, ACCOMMODATION—Stopping at all Way stations, arriving at Youngstown 1:45 p. m., Pitts- burgh, 6.10 p. m. Trains arrive at Cleveland, 6:40 a. m., 7:05 p. m., 10.55 a. m; 1:00 p. m., and 10:15 p. m, 8@-This is the only :oute by which spemeneers can reach Corry Elmira, Binghampton, ew York City and intermediate points without change. No change to Boston and New England Cities. + Baggage checked through to all points Fast. Through tickets and information regarding the route can be obtained at the office 131 Bank street, and at new Depot of N. Y.,P & O.R, R., South Water street and Viaduct, Cleveland, O. A. E, CLARR. Gen’) Pass’r Ag’t Cleveland, O. J. M FERRIS, Gen’l Man’gr, Cleveland, 0, M, L, FOUTS, Passenger Agent, 131 Bank St. Cleveland, O. H. D. GOULDER. JOHN F. WEH GOULDER & WEH, Attorneys and Counsellors, AND PROCTORS IN ADMIRALTY. 14 & 16 ATWATER BUILDING, CLEVELAND,O Our Collection Department isin charge of an Ex- perienced Collector.